Obama to nominate members to National Labor Relations Board
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is nominating three candidates for full terms on the National Labor Relations Board, which has been in limbo since a federal appeals court invalidated his recess appointments to the agency.
Obama on Tuesday urged the Senate to move swiftly in confirming the members -- two Republicans and one Democrat -- along with two other Democrats he nominated in February. That would fill all five seats on the board.
"By enforcing workplace protections, upholding the rights of workers and providing a stable workplace environment for businesses, the NLRB plays a vital role in our efforts to grow the economy and strengthen the middle class," Obama said in a statement.
The move comes as House Republicans prepare to vote this week on a measure that would effectively shut down the board until it has permanent members confirmed by the Senate.
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be represented, with the party holding the Presidency having the majority number of seats and having the Chair - similar to the FCC, etc.
For fuck's sake I am so sick of this bullshit DU poutrage. This place has become like Free Republic. 
but alas.
it seems as if workers are now second or third class citizens now. 
